Global Vue to preview best SIFF international films

With more than 400 films from around the world, it can be a bit difficult figuring out where exactly you want to go when SIFF kicks off. The task of figuring out what your must-sees are can be especially daunting when considering international films.

That’s where this event kicks in. Co-hosted by Fusion Radio, a syndicated world music radio program, and the Seattle Young Professionals International Network, Global Vue aims to to help you out in picking the best foreign films to watch. Thursday they take over The Triple Door downtown to give a sneak peek at the top 15 international films expected to generate buzz at SIFF this year.

Fusion Radio host Dean Carlson will host a panel of SIFF staff that will present and discuss the buzzworthy films, which are being kept secret. Attendees will get a chance to buy tickets to the shows at the event, before they sell out.

After the trailers and discussion, Thione Depp of Senegal will perform afrobeat music.

The SIFF-focused part of the evening runs from 7 to 9 p.m., with live music running from 9 p.m. to close. If you’re a member of SIFF, YIPN or subscribe to the Fusion Radio e-mail newsletter, cover charge is $6. Nonmembers will pay $8. A portion goes to support the organizations’ global cultural programming.